How to create new Data type ?

[rpgptbr]

Hi, I already read many threads on this forum, although none of them was actually clear to me of how to create a new Data Type, based on the Address Data Type.

I want to create a custom Address Data Type where I can add other fields such as (Neighborhood, address complement, ...) even using drop down fields for cities, states, neighborhood. BUT, I was trying to create the data type so I could use the Module Builder to create a custom field with this new Data Type.

I copied the files from the Address folder, customized the name (called it CustomAddress), updated the CustomAddress.php file, its js script. BUT, when I declare the custom field in Module Builder, it doesn't create all the fields (street, city, ...) as the default Address data type creates.

Does anyone know where I should make updates to add other fields into the CustomAddress data type ? And where to place the files in custom folder, to be upgrade safe ?

Thanks a lot, in advance!
Rodrigo

[rafael.q.g@hotmail.com]

New "datatypes" could be created under folder: include/SugarFields/Fields
After create a new field type there is just use it in your layouts.